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Convert Masha to Tola

Convert mashas to tolas instantly. 1 masha = 0.0833333376 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Masha converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

Indian / South Asian

Tola

What is a tola?

The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).

Origin of the tola

From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.

Where it is used

The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.

Masha to Tola conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between mashas and tolas:

1 masha = 0.0833333376 tola
1 tola = 11.9999993827 masha

To convert mashas to tolas, multiply the value in mashas by 0.0833333376. To reverse, multiply tolas by 11.9999993827.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tolas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tola to Masha converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert mashas to tolas

  1. Write down the value in mashas (masha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0833333376.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tola value by 11.9999993827.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 masha to tola:
1 × 0.0833333376 = 0.0833333376 tola

Example 2 — Convert 100 masha to tola:
100 × 0.0833333376 = 8.333333762 tola

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-masha sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to tolas aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 masha × 0.0833333376 = 41.66666881 tola

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-masha plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from mashas to tolas is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 masha × 0.0833333376 = 0.3333333505 tola

Masha to Tola conversion table

Standard reference values for converting mashas to tolas:

Masha [masha]Tola [tola]
0.010.0008333334
0.10.0083333338
10.0833333376
20.1666666752
30.2500000129
40.3333333505
50.4166666881
100.8333333762
201.6666667524
302.5000001286
403.3333335048
504.166666881
1008.333333762
50041.66666881
100083.3333376201

Frequently asked questions

How many tolas is 1 masha?
1 masha equals 0.0833333376 tola.
How do I convert mashas to tolas?
Multiply the value in mashas by 0.0833333376 to get tolas.
How do I convert tolas back to mashas?
Multiply the value in tolas by 11.9999993827, or use the Tola to Masha converter.
How many tolas is 100 mashas?
100 mashas equals 8.333333762 tolas, because 100 × 0.0833333376 = 8.333333762.

Convert Masha to other weight units

Show all Masha conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Masha to Attogram (ag) Masha to Femtogram (fg) Masha to Picogram (pg) Masha to Nanogram (ng) Masha to Microgram (µg) Masha to Milligram (mg) Masha to Centigram (cg) Masha to Decigram (dg) Masha to Gram (g) Masha to Dekagram (dag) Masha to Hectogram (hg) Masha to Kilogram (kg) Masha to Quintal (metric) (q) Masha to Metric Ton (t) Masha to Gigagram (Gg) Masha to Teragram (Tg) Masha to Petagram (Pg) Masha to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Masha to Grain (gr) Masha to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Masha to Ounce (oz) Masha to Pound (lb) Masha to Clove (clove) Masha to Stone (US) (st) Masha to Stone (UK) (st) Masha to Quarter (US) (qr) Masha to Quarter (UK) (qr) Masha to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Masha to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Masha to Wey (wey) Masha to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Masha to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Masha to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Masha to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Masha to Carat (metric) (ct) Masha to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Masha to Pennyweight (dwt) Masha to Momme (mom) Masha to Mace (mace) Masha to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Masha to Troy Ounce (oz t) Masha to Tael (tael) Masha to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Masha to Ratti (ratti) Masha to Tola (tola) Masha to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Masha to Seer (Ser) (seer) Masha to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Masha to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Masha to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Masha to Muon Mass (mµ) Masha to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Masha to Proton Mass (mp) Masha to Neutron Mass (mn) Masha to Deuteron Mass (md) Masha to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Masha to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Masha to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Masha to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Masha to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Masha to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Masha to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Masha to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Masha to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Masha to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Masha to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Masha to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Masha to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Masha to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Masha to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Masha to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Masha to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Masha to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Masha to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Masha to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Masha to Poundal (pdl) Masha to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Masha to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Masha to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Masha to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 masha = 0.0833333376 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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